Food
Posts about food, recipes, food-based holidays, and more. There may also be posts about nutrition and weight loss. Anything to do with food!
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Benefits of Going Organic
You may have heard the advice that you should eat more organic food, but why? It isn’tjust about using less pesticides, though that is definitely high on the list. Here are somedifferent reasons why using organic food as much as possible can be good for you andyour family. Less Pesticides in Your Food Of course, the first reason you want to choose as much organic food as possible isbecause it won’t use any pesticides or other toxins that are not necessary. When youbuy food that is organic, it is first grown without any fertilizers or insecticides. This isalso why organic produce tends to go bad faster than regular produce; but…
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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. 3 Gourmet Grilled Cheese Combinations Earlier this month, I posted about 5 different ways to make sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches. Today is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. So, we are going to look at some more variations of the time-old classic sandwich. BTW, I am taking this month seriously. At our house we are having grilled cheese more than ever. AND my daughter is a huge fan!…
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Homemade Soft Pretzels
The month of April is National Soft Pretzel Month. My son is a big fan of big soft pretzels — so much so that we had to start making them at home. This is a simple soft pretzel recipe that you can adapt with butter and salt or cinnamon and sugar. The recipe also contains short videos that illustrate each step. There are also tips so that you can make your pretzels the best ever! Baking Tips Tip 1: One of the keys to success with this recipe is to dip the pretzels in a boiling alkaline bath before baking. This step is what gives soft pretzels that distinctive rich…
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Sourdough Grilled Cheese Recipes
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Happy April! No April Fool’s here! April 1 is National Sourdough Bread Day. April 12th is also National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, And April is National Grilled Cheese Month. So going along with this, today’s post covers grilled cheese sandwiches using sourdough bread. Yum! Different Ways to Make Grilled Cheese Using Sourdough Bread A good grilled cheese sandwich isn’t hard to make, but there are many variations…
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Irish Food Traditions and Where They Come From
If you’ve ever had traditional Irish food, you’ll know that it’s made from inexpensive, simple ingredients. There is also a “no waste” approach to food. This comes from a long tradition and history of poverty amongst a large portion of the population. Of course, Ireland has come a long way and times have changed, but the traditional meals are still grounded in this long, rich history. A Brief History One glance at a true Irish recipe and you’ll see that there are often only a few ingredients. Few seasonings are used, with salt and pepper being the most common. Common recipe ingredients include potatoes, cabbage, bacon, beef, lamb, bread, and…
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Instant Pot® Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. I don’t think we ate a lot of sliders when I was a kid. I am sure they existed but they never appeared at any of my parties or on our dinner menus. Oh how times have changed. I like this Instant Pot® Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders recipe because it can be a quick weekday casual meal or an appetizer for a family gathering. If you are…
